Fundamental Life Tools
The Fundamental Life Tools is a practical guide to dealing with life on life's terms. Inspired by years of workshopping in Indivisible Arts' nonprofit youth mental wellness program - this book has been formed by a community of youth, teens, and mental health leaders across the world....
Learn About THE TOOLS
Listen to our founder, Rafael McMaster, dive into each tool in depth with a quick overview of our curriculum
TESTIMONIALS FROM OUR COMMUNITY
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“As a child and adolescent clinical psychologist, it is no exaggeration to say that being part of this magical program is transformative for my kids”
— Emily Lefkowitz, PhD, Parent
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"This is a life-changing program. I deeply attribute my daughter’s well-being—from her mental health to her life itself—to Indivisible Arts and this program."
— Samantha Fletcher, Parent
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"These lessons and tools have changed my life in ways that I cannot describe, from a life of suffering to a life of Hope."
— Anton, Program Graduate
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“This program has CRACKED THE CODE. I’ve never seen mindfulness and social emotional learning taught so effectively to youthI am ECSTATIC that Keaton has found this program – it makes my heart so happy!”
— Anjale Perrault, Parent
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"The kids that have experienced the magic that happens there and the change we as parents have seen in them is PRICELESS.”
— Jen Caudle, Parent
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“Indivisible Arts is leading the charge for a new generation of young people seeking mental health programs and services. They know how to connect in a way that feels authentic.”
— Ali Steward, allcove / Chief Partnership Development Officer
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“It’s been life changing for her - these seeds that are planted will always stay with her and she’ll be able to draw on them her whole life.”
— Brooke Nojima, Parent
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“The Creative Wisdom Tools are changing our local youth in a profound way... these tools are needed more than ever in classrooms everywhere."
— Chris Robbins, McMillen Family Foundation
WE’RE DEVELOPING A Teen-Led Mental Health Platform
Teens teach the tools to other teens through their own lived experience in a trusted, safe form of peer support where individuals can share openly without fear of judgment.
SIMPLICITY IN OUR APPROACH
7 TOOLS
1 PROGRAM
Learn about each of the tools
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Through learning to closely observe our thoughts, we gain greater self-control and self-understanding.
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By learning to accept reality as it is, we develop greater emotional resiliency through challenging times.
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Students learn to develop clear goals, and how to achieve them through daily focus.
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Going beyond “gratitude lists,” students will learn simple ways to practice and feel gratitude daily.
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Kindness and thoughtfulness are at the center of this tool, as well as empathy and patience.
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By learning to “let go” of past hurts, we are able to be more effective in the present.
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Students learn to deepen their connection to their fellow students, nature, beauty, service and their surroundings.
REAL IMPACT IN ACTION
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REAL IMPACT IN ACTION —
